The Macerich Company Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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First quarter 2026 results showed strong leasing momentum, higher sales per square foot, and progress on the Path Forward Plan, including the accretive Annapolis Mall acquisition. Liquidity and leverage improved, with robust demand for Class A mall space and NOI growth expected to accelerate through 2028.
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Leadership highlighted record leasing and operational achievements, with the Path Forward plan ahead of schedule and a strong SNO pipeline supporting multi-year NOI growth. Technology upgrades and selective acquisitions underpin future strategy, while tenant demand and portfolio quality remain high.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Record leasing and asset sales in 2025 drove operational and financial progress, with NOI and occupancy rising and the Path Forward Plan ahead of schedule. SNO pipeline and anchor initiatives set up strong growth for 2026–2028, while balance sheet strength and robust retailer demand support a positive outlook.
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Leasing and operational momentum drove strong Q3 results, with NOI and occupancy rising year-over-year. Dispositions and disciplined capital allocation reduced leverage, while robust retailer demand and strategic anchor leasing support future growth.
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Leadership reported strong progress on strategic goals, with leasing and asset sales ahead of schedule. The acquisition of Crabtree Mall is expected to drive growth, while deleveraging remains a top priority. Retailer demand is robust, and NOI growth is projected to accelerate from 2026.
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Strong leasing momentum and asset sales have positioned the company ahead of its Path-Forward plan, with robust NOI growth, a major acquisition in Crabtree Mall, and continued deleveraging. The retail environment remains favorable, supporting further growth and portfolio optimization.
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Leasing and asset sales are ahead of plan, driving higher FFO and NOI growth. Occupancy and leasing spreads remain strong, with a robust pipeline of new deals and redevelopments supporting future earnings acceleration. Net debt to EBITDA improved, and capital recycling continues.
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A new CEO has driven operational restructuring, multi-year planning, and accelerated asset sales, with occupancy and leasing momentum supporting a deleveraging plan targeting low to mid-6x debt to EBITDA by 2028. Same-store NOI growth is expected to accelerate from late 2026 as leasing and portfolio initiatives mature.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Fourth quarter results reflect strong leasing momentum, improved operational efficiency, and continued progress on portfolio simplification and deleveraging. Same store NOI and FFO are expected to remain flat near-term, with significant growth projected from 2027 as new leases and developments contribute.
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Q3 saw improved operational results, robust leasing, and progress on the $2B debt reduction plan, with 60% of the target achieved. FFO per share declined year-over-year, but leasing spreads and occupancy improved, and liquidity remains strong.
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Leadership is driving a four-year transformation plan focused on asset sales, debt reduction, and operational efficiency. Leasing momentum is strong, with record approvals and positive rent spreads, while new technology streamlines processes. Real estate transactions are expected to pick up in H1 2025.
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Q2 2024 saw strong leasing momentum, robust occupancy, and significant debt reduction progress, with $1–$1.4 billion in debt reduction expected by year-end. NOI growth is set to accelerate as a large pipeline of new leases commences, and liquidity remains strong at $722 million.
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A new leadership team is executing a strategic plan focused on optimizing a portfolio of 43 Class A retail properties, prioritizing asset ranking, deleveraging, and targeted dispositions. Robust leasing and NOI growth, especially in key eastern and luxury assets, underpin the plan, with visible progress expected within a year.